Riverbend

A single mom in need of safety accepts help from a mysterious recluse in this small-town romance by
USA Today bestselling author Tess Thompson.
Annie Bell just wants to do the two things she loves: cook and care for her young son. So when she lands
the role as head chef at a new restaurant, she fails to anticipate how quickly things change as her talent
for cooking puts her quaint hometown on the map.
Amidst a flurry of publicity, Annie finds herself back in the sights of the abusive ex-boyfriend she thought
she'd left behind. He wants nothing more than to make Annie pay, and she knows his threats are more
than empty promises. Reluctantly, Annie accepts the help of a handsome, wealthy recluse, hoping to
ensure the safety of her little family. But things aren't always as they seem, and as Annie ultimately
learns, her would-be hero has a dark past of his own.